For a bit of introduction.... when Kristen called me WAY back in January to book me for her wedding- I was ecstatic! But also a bit nervous since I've never done a winter wedding before! Kristen and I have been friends since I was 8- we made a lot of memories as kids!! (I remember getting snowed in at Kristen's a long long time ago and also making a chocolate cake that included starbursts in the filling?!? lol. ;)) I'm so glad I was given the opportunity to share in her beautiful day! Oh and by the way, My younger sister, Merilee, was the second shooter for this wedding, so not all of these photos were taken by me! She did an awesome job for it being her first time and she was a huge help! 

About the day... Kristen and Allan's wedding was BY FAR the most relaxed wedding I've ever done... and to top it off, they are headoverhealsinlove!! They were so relaxing and easy to photograph and their huge wedding party was extremely cooperative! Thanks, Kristen, for asking me to be a part of your gorgeous day! 

Kristen and Allan chose to have a "first look" before the wedding.... I recommend this to every couple! It makes my job as the photographer so much easier! (especially if you're having an evening wedding like Kristen) 

Right before Kristen came in, I asked Allan if he was nervous and he was like: "I don't know... I'm just getting really excited!" You had to have been there to have seen how sweet this was! 

Merilee took quite a few images from the balcony... thought this one of me with my studio lights was kinda funny! :) 

... Such a gorgeous and happy couple! 

....Now for some romantic snowy photos in downtown Nashville! (beautifully located right by Brown County State park of Indiana)

Kristen, you are so beautiful! 

It was snowing so hard... we somehow managed between my washable photography backdrop and merilee's endeavors at keeping it hidden under Kristen's train:) 

In order so as to not totally ruin Kristen's beautiful satin slippers.... she decided to wear her cutsie converse tennis shoes while we did the session outside! And they looked so adorable in the photos too! :) 

And now for the amazing wedding party of 22 (not including the bride and groom, flower girl/bible bear, miniature bride/groom!!)  

Kristen with her maid of honor, her sister, Hannah 

And the gorgeous little miniature bride! (kristen's youngest sister, Shiloh) 

.... and now for the ceremony! 

Kristen watching from behind the doors.... (merilee captured this shot)

Love this shot merilee got from the back of Kristen and her dad right before he gave her away! 

Merilee took this one from the balcony... 

The reception was held at this beautiful hotel ball room! 

Signing of the marriage license...

And now... here are my goodbye shots- a christmas night view of Nashville with Kristen and Allan (took these at 10:30pm by the way with natural light!) 

Wow... What a beautiful day!